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Monday, March 28, 2011

How to help the Japanese nuclear crises!



Plutonium and Uranium causes these types of oceanic eruptions. Direct the toxins back to were you mined it from, the Earth! Sending it back to it's volcanic origin will rehydrate the toxins back to a balanced PH level. It has to be an underwater erupting geyser because it creates enough pressure and heat to stabilize the atoms.

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Destruction of Afghan Buddhas of Bamiyan By The Taliban



The Buddhas of Bamiyan (Persian: بت های باميان – but hay-e bamiyan) were two 6th century[1] monumental statues of standing buddhas carved into the side of a cliff in the Bamyan valley in the Hazarajat region of central Afghanistan, situated 230 km (143 miles) northwest of Kabul at an altitude of 2,500 meters (8,202 ft). Built in 507 CE, the larger in 554 CE,[1] the statues represented the classic blended style of Gandhara art.[2]

The main bodies were hewn directly from the sandstone cliffs, but details were modeled in mud mixed with straw, coated with stucco. This coating, practically all of which was worn away long ago, was painted to enhance the expressions of the faces, hands and folds of the robes; the larger one was painted carmine red and the smaller one was painted multiple colors.[3]

The lower parts of the statues' arms were constructed from the same mud-straw mix while supported on wooden armatures. It is believed that the upper parts of their faces were made from great wooden masks or casts. The rows of holes that can be seen in photographs were spaces that held wooden pegs which served to stabilize the outer stucco.

They were intentionally dynamited and destroyed in 2001 by the Taliban, on orders from leader Mullah Mohammed Omar,[4] after the Taliban government declared that they were "idols".[5] International opinion strongly condemned the destruction of the Buddhas, which was viewed as an example of the intolerance of the Taliban. Japan and Switzerland, among others, have pledged support for the rebuilding of the statues.[6]

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 11, 2011 (IPS) - Afghanistan's historic Bamiyan Buddhas, destroyed by the Taliban 10 years ago, will not be reconstructed despite claims the 1,500-year-old statues could be repaired, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) said Thursday.

The decision follows a two-day meeting of scientists, Afghan officials and donors in Paris last week.

While the expert panel was split on the possibility of reconstruction, UNESCO has told the Afghan government it does not support a rebuild project, citing concerns over funding priorities and authenticity.

Replicating the colossal monuments, which once stood 55 and 38 metres tall, could cost between eight and 12 million dollars. However, less than half of the original stone used to build the statues remains.

"We think any reconstruction will essentially be a fake because of lack of original material," UNESCO's assistant director-general for culture, Francesco Bandarin, told reporters at a special conference in New York.

"We have to think of the public, and they don't need to see a fake, they need to see the reality. And these statues have been destroyed. As much as we mourn that they have been destroyed it's an historical fact," he added.

The Bamiyan Buddhas, dating from the sixth century, were bombed in 2001 as part of the Taliban's campaign to rid Afghanistan of pre-Islamic structures.

While much of the statues was reduced to dust, a group of German scientists, led by Professor Erwin Emmerling of the University of Munich, has said the smaller of the two could be restored.

The scientists have spent years studying the Buddhas, by analysing the hundreds of exploded fragments currently stacked in warehouses in the Bamiyan Valley.

According to Emmerling, a reconstruction project could be feasible using the original stone, but there would be practical considerations. Either a small factory would have to be built in the valley, or the 1,400 rocks weighing up to two tonnes each would need to be transported to Germany.

The scientists' proposals, however, have not been accepted by Afghan President Hamid Karzai and his government, which has indicated it will not go ahead with restoration.

The decision has drawn strong criticism from Afghanistan's Hazara community, a minority ethnic group that claims a long association with the Bamiyan Valley and views the Buddha statues as a source of pride.

The international advocacy organisation Hazara People said the consensus to not rebuild was "shameful".

The group believes the decision is politically influenced and reflects the continued discrimination aganst Hazara peoples in Afghanistan.

"We are not surprised the Afghan government does not want to rebuild the Bamiyan Buddhas," a spokesperson, who did not want to be named, told IPS. "Bamiyan Buddhas are great proof that say Hazara people have been living in that area for thousands of years."

Hazaras have long faced violence in Afghanistan, suffering genocide, slavery, and forced displacement under a series of governments including the Taliban.

And while the ethnic group is predominately Muslim, their East Asian appearance bears a resemblance to monuments such as the Bamiyan Buddhas.

"Afghan regimes have had this policy to destroy all historic symbols of Hazaras," the spokesperson continued. "The (19th century) Afghan/Pashtun king Abdurrahman has destroyed the face of Buddha in Bamiyan. It was very simple, he didn't want Buddha's face like Hazara's face."

The group rejected the argument that there was a lack of funding for restoration, pointing to the Karzai government's recent willingness to financially support the reconstruction of Pashtun poet Rahman Baba's bombed shrine in Pakistan.

"But the same government didn't pay one dollar for the Bamiyan Buddhas," the spokesperson told IPS.

"The expenses of a few projects in Bamiyan have been covered by some international donors. Furthermore, eight to 12 million dollars is nothing compared to billions of dollars in aid to Afghanistan…eight to 12 million dollars is nothing compared to a million dollars corruption by Afghan senior officials."

While acknowledging there was desire to see the Buddhas rebuilt, UNESCO believes priority should now be placed on preserving the wider Bamiyan Valley, a World Heritage-listed site containing treasured Buddhist art and monastic caves dating to the first century.

The organisation, which has already conducted extensive consolidation of the ancient niches where the statues once stood, has called for construction of a central museum in Bamiyan, in addition to smaller site museums within the area.

"The priority now is creating the capacity to conserve what is there and ensuring the security of the site, in order to have it open for tourism," Bandarin said.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Red Bird Phoenix Cardinal


Cardinal Symbolism


His keynote is renewed vitality through recognizing one’s personal power. The cardinal’s cycle of power is year-around. Balancing the feminine energy linked to intuition with the male energy associated with perseverance and strength are necessary to attain personal power in order to manifest people’s dreams and goals. The cardinal offers safe passage into the realm of personal power for those who ask for his help. He represents passion, vibrancy and warmth.

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The cardinal’s bright red feathers represent blood, the life force, called kundalini by Yoga practitioners. It’s in the root chakra located at the base of the spine. This chakra is related to survival, a person’s identity as an individual, health and security. The kundalini lies dormant until it’s activated by meditation or happens spontaneously.

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Lessons Cardinal Teaches

He teaches people that balancing spiritual ideals with physical needs and pleasures is important for all levels of harmony in life. Another lesson is helping people learn to express truth clearly and confidently.

The cardinal reminds people that diet is very important for physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual well being. He reminds people to maintain a sense of pride and to walk with confidence, nobility and grace.
Ojibwa Cardinal Legend

The tribe called the cardinal "Redbird." A long time ago, Raccoon passed by Wolf on a path. As was his habit, he insulted Wolf and Wolf began to chase him. Raccoon ran to hide on a tree limb was over a creek. Although exhausted from a day’s running, Wolf pursued him. Wolf stopped to drink from the creek and saw Raccoon’s reflection in the water. He dove into the water, realized the illusion and almost drowned before he reached shore. Wolf quickly fell asleep, drained from his ordeal. Raccoon saw this, slid down from the tree and plastered Wolf’s eyes shut with clay from the creek’s bottom.

Wolf awoke and struggled to remove the clay. He howled and whined in frustration. An unattractive brown bird heard Wolf's cries went to see if he could help. Wolf told him what had happened. The bird pecked and finally removed the clay. Wolf was so grateful that he asked the bird what he could do to repay him. The bird said it wasn’t necessary. Then, Wolf had an idea. He took the bird to a place where the red rock was. He painted the bird red and said he was “Red Bird” and that his children would be born with beautiful crimson plumage. And, so the boy children bear vibrant red feathers.

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SOUTH -- THE SUZAKU (aka THE PHOENIX)
Red Bird, Big Bird, Suzaku, Phoenix
Jump to Main Phoenix Page for More Details
Chinese = Zhū Qiǎo 朱雀 or Zhū Niǎo 朱鳥
Korean = Chujak 주작
Japanese = Suzaku, Sujaku, Shujaku 朱雀
Japanese = Shuchō 朱鳥 or Suchō, Akamitori, Akamidori; aka the Vermillion Bird. Shuchō was also a Japanese era name for a few months between 686 and 687 AD.

In Japan, the term “Suzaku” is translated as “Red Bird” or “Vermillion Chinese Phoenix.” In both Japan and China, the symbolism of the red bird seems nearly identical to or merged with that of the mythological Phoenix. At this site, I consider the Suzaku and the Phoenix to be the same magical creature, although I am not certain if this is entirely true. Scholar Derek Walters (see resources) says the Phoenix was supplanted (replaced) by the Red Bird, for the Red Bird more accurately reflected the astronomical iconography associated with the southern lunar mansions.

Corresponds to summer, red, fire, and knowledge; makes small seeds grow into giant trees (need to give source). Often paired with the dragon, for the two represent both conflict and wedded bliss; dragon (emperor) and phoenix (empress). Portrayed with radiant feathers, and an enchanting song; only appears in times of good fortune. Within the ancient Imperial Palace in Japan, there was a gate known as Suzakumon 朱雀門 (Red Bird Gate). See JAANUS for a few more details on this gate.

Modern cartoon of the Ho-oo, the Japanese PhoenixSuzaku’s seven seishuku (constellations) are:


1. Chichiri Boshi (Chn. = Ching 井)
2. Tamahome Boshi (Chn. = Kuei 鬼)
3. Nuriko Boshi (Chn. = Liu 柳)
4. Hotohori Boshi (Chn. = Hsing 星)
5. Chiriko Boshi (Chn. = Chang 張)
6. Tasuki Boshi (Chn. = Yi 翼)
7. Mitsukake Boshi (Chn. = Chen 軫)

* Learn more about the Red Bird’s seven constellations (this site).
* See star charts for the Red Bird at this outside link.

Red Bird, discovered in tomb near Nara in early 1970s
The Red Bird of the South (Suzaku)
Found on tomb wall at Kitora Kofun

Photo courtesy Research Institute for Cultural Properties, Nara
Archaeological dating places its construction to the
Asuka period (7th to early 8th centuries)

Native American Plains' tribes attributed the return of the sun (inception of spring) with the red robin too. Indeed, many Native American beliefs attributed solar symbolic meaning to the red robin because its rosy red chest is symbolic of the dawning sun. Also, its bright yellow beak is symbolic of sun rays lighting the earth with hope. Omaha tribes believed the sun rose and set on the wings of the robin.

The robin's bright yellow beak is also symbolic of sun rays to the Native American. Native Americans attributed their beak color with being mindful of the spoken word. The robin was a sign to only present the highest truth when speaking.

Further, Iroquois and Shoshone tribe lore indicated the white ring around the red robin's eye was symbolic of prophetic vision, clarity, and great wisdom. The robin would be called upon during ceremonies when clear understanding was needed, and quality judgments needed to be made.

The robin brings a fresh new perspective to situations that are otherwise foggy and unclear. Try calling on robin energy for clarity when your judgement is clouded or when you need light shed on an issue.

The red robin reminds us it's time to shake the sleepiness out of our head (both figuratively and literally), get alert, get moving, and start enjoying life! Spring has sprung, tides have turned, and no matter how crummy or grey our world has been it is time for new beginnings! Enjoy the bright road ahead because it's only going to get brighter!

Not only is the robin a promise of new beginnings with the new cycle of spring in our midst, it carries symbolic meanings of cheer, joviality and light-heartedness. We can see this in the spring of the robin's step, and it reminds us of that wonderful song I quoted in the intro of this post. The song also hails the message: "Live, love, laugh and be happy" and that is precisely what the symbolic meaning of the red robin tells us too.

I hope you have enjoyed this page on the animal symbolism of the red robin.